In his acceptance speech, Ruggerio said the state had made "tremendous progress on many pressing issues," including health care, housing, the economy and education, but "there is still much work to be done.

Dominick Ruggerio won re-election as president of the Rhode Island Senate Tuesday, as the General Assembly met for the first time in 2025, although almost a third of senators did not support Ruggerio amid ongoing questions about his health.

Resident physicians and fellows at Kent, Women & Infants and Butler hospitals say they're seeking better pay and improved working conditions.

Resident physicians and fellows at Brown University Health and affiliated with Brown University will join the Committee of Interns and Residents.

The Raise the Bar Coalition is now calling on the General Assembly "to expedite passage of the Workforce Standards Board bill on day one."

Ruggerio, 76, was absent for extended periods as he battled cancer and other health challenges. The concerns about his health led to an internal battle with then-Senate Majority Leader Ryan Pearson, D-Cumberland, who unsuccessfully challenged Ruggerio during Senate Democrats’ leadership election in November.

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee will outline his priorities for the coming year in a televised speech Tuesday night.